Midwest City Chiropractor​ Treats Pinched Nerves and Disc Bulges

Discomfort in the back or neck requires treatment at an early stage. When you visit an Oklahoma City chiropractor to address pain and discomfort, we may determine that the cause of the situation stems from a pinched nerve or disc bulges. A professional in Midwest City provides treatment based on your situation and needs.

What are Pinched Nerves?

Pinched nerves refer to compression on specific nerves in the back, neck or any area of the body. Depending on the location, it may refer to specific complications. For example, tennis elbow is a type of pinched nerve in the arm. It causes pain, numbness or discomfort. Over time, the pinched nerves worsen unless you address the compression causing the underlying problems.

What are Disc Bulges?

Disc bulges occur when the cushions between vertebrae in the neck or spine bulge out of the normal space. Essentially, it pushes out at one area or several areas to occupy a greater amount of space than normal. When you visit an Oklahoma City chiropractor to address a bulging disc, we may recommend spinal alignments and adjustments to address the underlying cause of the situation. In some cases, the bulging disc does not cause pain and is considered part of the aging process; however, it may result in discomfort when the disc causes pressure on a nerve or other complications.

How Chiropractic Care Helps

When you visit a chiropractor in Midwest City or Oklahoma City, you address the underlying cause of your pain and discomfort. At the Sweeney Chiropractic Clinic, we offer adjustments and decompression therapy to reduce your pain and encourage your body to heal. We also provide lifestyle advice and teach individuals to exercise for better posture and lower risks of discomfort.

Your body requires the right tools and strategies to maintain optimal health. In certain situations, you may need treatment from a chiropractor to reduce the risk of health complications associated with a pinched nerve or a bulging disc. To learn more about our treatment strategies or to set up an appointment at our clinic, call today.

If you don't respond to chiropractic treatment, Dr. Sweeney can refer you for a MRI as well as to a pain management specialist to discuss possible epidural steroid injections. In some cases a referral to a neurosurgeon will be made.

Dr. Sweeney began college at Northeastern A&M on a baseball scholarship. He enjoyed the challenge of being a student-athlete. “I was fortunate enough to maintain good grades and earn a transfer scholarship to the University of Oklahoma. Read More